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Tropical Sands

3.0 star property

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Villa with Sea View | Terrace/patio
Villa with Sea View
Property grounds
Two-bedroom Villa
Villa with Sea View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Muri Village (4 minutes away), Rarotonga
  • Place, Avana Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa with Sea View

Villa with Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Two-bedroom Villa

Two-bedroom Villa

  • Beach view
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa with Garden View

Villa with Garden View

  • Beach view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ngatangiia

With a stay at Tropical Sands in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Muri Beach and Avana Harbour. .This beach apartment is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Muri Lagoon and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Te Vara Nui Village.
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What's nearby

  • Avana Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Aroa Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Superbrown Take Away - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tropical Sands

Tropical Sands offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include queen sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga apartment provides wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with queen sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge). Additional features at this apartment include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1998
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 85

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 25.00 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old
  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Bed sheets fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 85 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga

Tropical Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wiki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy premises, helpful owners but not intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy accommodation. Friendly hosts. only downfall was you couldn’t swim because of the coral reef.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay if you are after basic but good honest accommodation (not the place if you are after aircon and a big multi channel flat screen TV) The hosts Rudy and Kanoe were very friendly & helpful. Located right on the beach (but as others have said swimming not possible) and a very well stocked store just over the road. You do need transport to have freedom to get around - but the hire scooters from Muri are cheap, safe & really fun. Highly recommended (with the above conditions). Ian C
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hosts pleasant & helpful. Accomodation nicely decorated by talented host. Not a swimming beach. Need transport or use bus service. A good stocked store within walking distance. A compendium of local amenities would be useful especially for 1st time visitors. Overall a pleasant 3 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa on the beach was perfect, private, quiet, great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHERIE Wanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and rooms were excellent, hosts were lovely. Only disappointment was the ceiling leaking due to heavy rains on last night, woke up to very wet ankle deep water on the bedroom floor. Would however definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved it there! Great spot and a cute authentic Island style room. Our hosts were the loveliest warm people. Location location location excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean view villa with a large deck overlooking the sea. The room was spacious and decorated with the owner's art and craft. Great shower and full-sized fridge. The amenities were a bit tired, with bed linen, crockery and cutlery below par. More towels would have been good, as we only had one each for our five night stay, and they didn't dry out in-between use because of the humidity.
Sunrise from our villa
The balcony of villa 5
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. We were welcomed from arrival and our hosts were friendly and helpful. A small supermarket was only a 2 minute walk. We hired a 2 person scooter to get around and enjoy the island and this is a great way to explore. Snorkelling is a few kms away but fantastic. We would certainly recommend Tropical Sands and hope to go back some day
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Rudy and Kanoe were lovely hosts and have a beautiful property
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts. Beautiful location and view. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately was without water one day, hot water another day due to work being conducted on another unit forgot to turn back on. In heavy downpour roof leaked beside bed. 3 singles travelling 2 had to share a double bed as no rollaway available. Was quiet except for roosters. On the seafront but not ideal to swim.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful resort within close distance to shopping, bus stops and driving distance to the nearest beach in Muri. You also get so see beautiful art done by local artists including the owners Kanoe and Rudy all around Tropical Sands and within the rooms. We had the best time and both Rudy and Kanoe were so welcoming and kind and helpful. Very clean rooms and they were eco friendly and sustainable with organic rubbish separated from general waste and plastic. This place is an artists dream with location close to the ocean so you get nature, sand, sea and art in a beautiful location. The best stay for us!. Meitaki ma'ata to Rudy and Kanoe we highly recommend Tropical Sands to anyone traveling to Rarotonga.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at tropical sand and definitely would come back. Kanoi and Rudy were very caring, friendly and wonderful hosts. Grocery store and options to eat are within walking distance and we also saw whales at the private beach at tropical sand. It was just perfect. Thank you so much ! Best Wishes Paula and Tessa
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We found it perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Little slice of paradise

Had the most amazing relaxing time here, our hosts were just the most beautiful people. Nothing was a problem. Will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, nice cabin very close to the beach and easily walkable to Muri.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful time here! Right on the beach with incredible sunrises & sunsets. Friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. It's more rustic & authentic than staying in a big fancy resort, we really enjoyed it and can happily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly, privately own resort with ATM, good ship and Petrol few min walk away. We booked 5 nights and after checking plenty of another hotels extended for another week)) Great value for money and super hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely,quiet and, safe. The bed was a little hard, lovely hosts, Rudy and Kanoe. Ngaa mihi
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My unit was right on the beaachfront. It was not always easy to find the owners when I needed to to. There was no hot water after the first day.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAWSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to Stay in Rarotonga

Amazing View...lovely host close with grocery shop...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The homely relaxing environment supported by the friendly and helpful releaving management plus access to scenic beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Orrsrus, Lethbridge, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The nighttime hermit crab festival on the lawn was awesome. The grounds and folks that ran the place were nice. Beds and accommodations were not high end, but pleasant and acceptable. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018